Similarities and differences between Chinese and foreign geomantic omen theories

Feng Shui, a mysterious art that has been passed down to this day, is also commonly used in daily life, especially in rural areas. Many rural people will look for fortune tellers to choose an auspicious day before making their next move. The location and orientation of ancient houses are related to geomantic omen. Why do so many people believe in Feng Shui? Science or superstition? There were many wars in ancient times, plus climate problems. At that time, the problem of food and clothing was serious, and many people chose to live in seclusion. The ancients engaged in geomantic omen mainly to solve their own food and clothing problems and seek places suitable for crop growth. Survival is the most important thing in their eyes. How can there be wealth and longevity if food and clothing are not solved?

The existence of geomantic omen has always been controversial. Some people think that it has its own unique significance and its existence is reasonable. It is the essence of the ancients, especially in housing construction, which has certain scientific basis. In ancient buildings, most of them were built in the sun and near mountains and rivers, so it was easy to defend but difficult to attack. The ancients thought that mountains were the best barrier to protect their homes, and water was also very important to human beings, so places close to mountains and rivers were very suitable for living.

Feng shui has been used to this day. In many places in China, especially in the southern rich areas, they are more superstitious about Feng Shui. When building a house, they will ask the master to help them look at Feng Shui. They believe that a good residence can prolong life and benefit future generations. Feng Shui is also very popular in rural areas of China. Weddings, funerals and weddings all like to find Jianghu Taoist priests and choose an auspicious day.

It is also a superstitious behavior for people to do geomantic omen, because what geomantic omen advocates is mysterious. Many people don't know whether it's true or not, and they don't know whether everything in Feng Shui master's mouth has moisture. The reason why Feng Shui was so highly praised by the ancients is also reasonable. Whether Feng Shui is scientific remains to be studied.